Pro Football Focus Likes Pair of Broncos UDFA Additions
The 2015 NFL Draft had concluded, but the Broncos’ pursuit of prospects that could help the team did not. After the draft, the Broncos came to terms with nine college free agents, and are seeking to extend their insane streak of having one make the roster as a rookie, stretching over 10 years.
Two players in particular that we might all want to be on the lookout for are Clemson offensive lineman Kalon Davis and Boise State wide receiver Matt Miller, each of which drew good reviews from Pro Football Focus in an article highlighting 10 undrafted players you should like.
Reading up on Kalon Davis, I was extremely intrigued to find out that he speaks fluent Japanese and wears white contacts when playing football. He certainly looks like an intimidating presence on the offensive line.
Here’s what PFF had to say about Davis and the Broncos:
“Played all over the line at Clemson and was impressive at tackle against a lower level of competition. Doesn’t have the speed that will translate well at the spot in the pros and is far more of a natural guard type prospect. Still had sixth-highest run blocking score of all tackles against Power-5 opposition and his versatility will keep him around. Denver and it’s zone blocking system might not be best fit.”
Matt Miller is another intriguing player. If you search “Matt Miller NFL Draft” in Google you’re going to get a bunch of article’s from Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller.
If you tag Boise State on the end of it, you’ll find some interesting pieces of information about a guy who was one of the most productive wideouts in Boise State history that ran poorly in pre-draft workouts due to an ankle injury he’s been recovering from. The injury aside, Miller graded out as one of PFF’s top college slot receivers, a position where the Broncos could use some depth…
“Season was cut short by ankle surgery after he made an extremely productive start to the season for Boise State. His 2.73 yards per route run would have seen him finish 12th in the nation of draft-eligible wide receivers if he had played enough to qualify. Still, he was even more productive in the slot with his 3.19 YPRR best in the nation and that’s where he could fit in as the kind of bigger body there.”
So, while I feel like these two guys are a bit more on the underrated side (at least, compared to guys like Zaire Anderson of Nebraska) the Broncos might have a few players on their hands that can make an impact from this UDFA class, more than meets the eye.